According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, a former Boston Celtics Defensive Player of the Year and fan favorite guard, plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers.

Former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and now looks to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the

It'll be hard enough seeing Marcus Smart in a Lakers uniform. It'll be worse knowing Marcus Smart really could have helped the Celtics.

Marcus Smart, a beloved figure in Boston, is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers after a buyout and a new two-year deal. This move has deeply affected Celtics fans, especially Bill Simmons, who expressed his dismay on social media.

Boston Celtics take on Los Angeles Lakers in a 2025 Las Vegas Summer League. Find out here all the details on when, where, and how to catch this game live in the USA.

May 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball agai9nst Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Amidst Jayson Tatum's anticipated absence in the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics are reportedly considering a bold move: pursuing LeBron James. General Manager Brad Stevens is exploring options to fill the void,